How To Fix CO246 - Sub-operation & of operation & cannot be released

CO246 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 246

• Message text: Sub-operation & of operation & cannot be released

What causes this issue?

You want to release a sub-operation. Sub-operations can only be
released by releasing the corresponding operation.

How to fix this error?

To release the sub-operation, release operation &V2&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO246 - Sub-operation & of operation & cannot be released ?

  The SAP error message CO246 indicates that a sub-operation within a production order cannot be released. This error typically arises in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with operations and sub-operations in a routing.
  Causes of Error CO246
  
  
  Incomplete Data: The sub-operation may have incomplete or missing data, such as missing work center assignments, missing control keys, or other required fields.
  
  
  Status Issues: The operation or sub-operation may be in a status that does not allow it to be released. For example, if the operation is already completed or technically closed, it cannot be released again.
  
  
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on other operations or sub-operations that have not been met, preventing the release of the current sub-operation.
  
  
  Resource Availability: If the work center associated with the sub-operation is not available (e.g., due to maintenance or scheduling conflicts), the operation cannot be released.
  
  
  Routing Issues: The routing itself may have errors or